angied Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Hi folks, Can you tell me the difference between refined and unrefined shea butter? Is one better than the other? I have some of the shea oil (thanks cindym:) but I thought about maybe getting some of the butter. Also one more question for you...I found some on ebay, is there a cheaper place to get it? Ebay has 1/2 unrefined for $4.99 plus shipping, what do you think?Thanks Angied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 refined shea is odourless.unrefined shea has a smoky odour and all of the 'healing' properties that you hear when people talk about shea. The refined doesnt have the 'healing' properties as they're also removed in the refining process (so i've heard, i've never used refined shea)Dont necessarily get the cheapest shea you can, there are MANY different grades. I've heard of some people finding sticks and bugs in their shea!! I'd go with a reputable supplier. Agbanga Karite is a great one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I've heard of some people finding sticks and bugs in their shea!! :shocked2: I can only imagine finding roach legs in my shea. I didn't know that un-refined shea had healing properties. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 Thanks so much Linnyeg, Didnt know that. I just learned something new today:smiley2: Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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